#213 - 👶 Beyond The Beeps - Crossing the Threshold of the NICU

Send us a Text Message.Elizabeth Simonton shares her experience of unexpected NICU admission for her full-term baby, Ben. The journey includes pregnancy complications, NICU stay, and the emotional challenges faced by NICU parents. Elizabeth's story highlights the importance of hope, self-care, and community support in the NICU experience.Takeaways:Full-term babies can also require NICU admission due to unexpected complications.Hope and self-care are essential for NICU parents to navigate the emotional challenges of the experience.Community support and understanding play a crucial role in providing comfort and strength to NICU families.As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!